AliKat

Yes, you can do FMQ-ing really well on your machine. The key is to tightly roll it and start in the center.

I would suggest you do some practice pieces first though.

If you want a looser pattern of quilting you can do it with the feed dogs up, though you would probably want to use a HERA marker or such to draw the design first.

quilts4charity

YES, you can do it, go, go, go.....I used to quilt everything on my Juki til I got my Innova so YES, it can be done!!!!!

dunster

The other option is to quilt it in sections. I used Marti Michell's book, Machine Quilting in Sections, to guide me through that process before I bought a longarm. There are many different methods you can use, and the book explains why you would select each method based on the type of quilt.

Doggramma

Yes I've done large quilts on my little Bernina. You can do it! Just have the 87 inch part horizontal. Then it won't be so bad!

Ilovesewing

I have a Viking Rose and yes you can FMQ your quilt on it! I have done it myself. Enjoy the process

PaperPrincess

I would quilt it in sections. You can cut the backing the same size as the top, but cut the batting into 3rds. Sandwich the quilt with the first third of the batting in the center and pin as usual. Quilt to about 1" of the edge of the batting. Now take the next piece of batting & butt it up against the first. Whip stitch the 2 pieces together. You can also use a really big zigzag. Sandwich this portion, pin & quilt. Repeat for the other side. This way you really reduce the bulk, just take care you don't catch the unsandwiched portion of the top or backing!

Dolphyngyrl

if doing it on your machine I would add the batting in sections so you do not have as much under your harp. It is doable but you would have to be creative

jo bauer

The Viking "Rose" was my first machine. I didn't know any better way back then and quilted on it all the time. The first quilt I did on it was King size. I put it on my dining room table (with the leaf in) and went to town. Yes it was cumbersome and awkward, but that little baby did a great job on my (also first) big quilt. I do hope you have a walking foot. Keep the quilting simple. Post a picture and let us know how it goes. Happy Quilting.

Mariposa

You go girl! It will be a fun learning experience for you, and a lovely heirloom gift!

sewbeadit

I always thought rolling them up would be a pain, now I see wadding is permitted I may try that myself, before I was put off by having to try and roll it up and work with it. Good luck and I am rooting for you too.